Bio-based

Compostable Biodolomer Cups Debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The new biodolomer substrate can be used for everything from grocery bags to cover film for agriculture. It is 100% compostable, CO2 neutral, and does not result in any microplastics, the company says.

December 8, 2023

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Sustainable Packaging

FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS

The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.

November 20, 2023

Flexible packaging

Morris Packaging Achieves 2023 Sustainability Goal With Recyclable Flexible Packaging

Morris Packaging

Morris Packaging now offers 100% recyclable flexible packaging that also contains 20% recycled content. This aligns with its 2025 pledge of offering a sustainable property for 100% of our packaging.

November 14, 2023

Operational Excellence

State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening

Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.

November 10, 2023

Plastics/resins

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Releases Global Trends Report

Plastics Industry Association

PLASTICS' Global Trends report underscores the strong global demand for plastics.

November 9, 2023

Sustainability

Revolution Receives LNO for Clear Food Grade LLDPE PCR Resin

Revolution Sustainable Solutions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Letter of No Objection (LNO) for Revolution’s proprietary recycling method to produce LLDPE PCR resin made from recycled stretch film for food contact applications.

October 26, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Tips for Recyclable Package Design

Discover the essentials of material selection, design considerations, and consumer education in our deep dive into recyclable package design.

October 25, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Recyclable Packaging Innovations by Hello Brew Co., Moro, and NOBL WATR

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations by Hello Brew Co., Moro, and NOBL WATR from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 25, 2023

Sustainability

Toray Plastics Receives International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for locations in North Kingstown, R. I. and Front Royal, Va.

October 24, 2023

Flexibles

How Three Verticals in the Flexible Packaging Industry Help Brand Owners

Charter Next Generation

CNG, Bostik, and American Packaging collaborated to solve an industry-wide problem—determining the extent to which cold seal adhesive coatings influence recycling streams.

October 23, 2023

Sustainability

Alexandra French Appointed CEO for Xampla

Xampla

French, an experienced chemist with a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, joins Xampla to lead it through the next phase of growth.

October 23, 2023

Sustainability

Coca-Cola Kicks Off Expanded rPET Bottle Reach with Recycling Campaign

The brand's Toss In, Take Out campaign celebrates the expansion of Coca-Cola's new 100% rPET bottles across Chicago, Atlanta, and the Pacific Northwest by offering free pizza from iconic pizzerias in exchange for PET bottle return.

October 17, 2023

Flexibles

Choices in Barrier Flexible Packaging

Here are some ways to enhance the barrier properties of flexible packaging.

October 16, 2023